Aam ki launji -A sweet and sour preserve of raw mangoes with mild Indian spices Aam ki launji is a summer special preparation,which is very popular in North India .Its i a sweet and tangy pickle or chutney .Aam ki launji is made with peeled and sliced raw mangoes .Sliced mangoes are tempered in pickle…

Thandai-A very healthy and nourishing summer cooler from North India,specially made on Holi Festival Thandai is a very famous drink of North India ,It is widely consumed in Western Uttar Pradesh,Gujarat and Rajasthan.Thandai is made with almonds,pistachio,melon seeds,poppy seeds,fennel and many other cooling spices.Thandai has a very unique flavor that I believe,is not even remotely…

Cluster beans cooked with Yogurt and Indian spices- specialty from Rajasthan. Guvar ki phali or cluster beans are slightly bitter in taste and takes little longer time to cook as compared to other beans.Guvar phali is very popular in the states of Rajasthan and Uttar pradesh .In Rajasthan they not only use the fresh guvar…

Tangy,sweet and spicy yellow pumpkin curry Sweet and sour pumpkin (kaddu) sabzi is a specialty of Rajasthan and Uttar pradesh. Though pumpkin is used in all states of India to make different types of curries but this khatta meettha kaddu is very different then all other versions. To make khatta meetha kaddu you can use…

Bitter gourds stuffed with raw mangoes and Indian spices. The name of karela may not sound interesting to many people, but it is very healthy, and though now all the vegetables are available through out the year but karela is a summer special vegetable. Though its slightly bitter in taste but is very good for people with diabetes, heart disease,…

Sweet and spicy grated mango pickle- Specialty from Uttar Pradesh Every year during summer months housewives starts making different types of pickles,with the routine pickles we also want to try some different recipes to give a twist in the taste,so always in search of new recipes to experiment with.Though almost all pickles have some common…

Baby brinjals stuffed with Indian spices and stir fried- from the state of Uttar Pradesh During summers we often make stuffed vegetables which easily stays well for 2-3 days ,though we can make many variety of stuffed vegetables but baby brinjals are so popular that we have numerous variation of making them,every region have there…

Sweet chutney made with mango powder, sugar and Indian spices Amchoor ki meethi chutney or Saunth is a very popular chutney in North India.Dips and relishes are an integral part of every cuisine ,but we Indians use and make so many varieties of dips , each with a different twist in taste which cannot be…

Potatoes cooked in yogurt and pepper sauce During Navratri and other Religious fasts we are not allowed to use regular spices and vegetables.so often we make potato curry to have with rajgiri or kuttu pooris. There are many versions of making these vrat ke aloo ki subzi ,depends on the choice of each house hold…

Roasted brinjal and tomato mash Baigan ka chokha is a very popular recipe from Bihari cuisine.It is often made during winters in bihar, Uttarpradesh and Jharkand region.Baigan ka chokha and baigan ka bharta both are different.Though Punjabi baigan ka bharta and baigan ka chokha both are made from roasted brinjals but the taste are so…

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About Maayeka

"Maayeka" means a mother's home. I am Anjana Chaturvedi, and I share on this blog traditional vegetarian and vegan recipes from India, that have been handed down to me from my mother, aunts, and grandmothers. All of these recipes are "Sattvic" - cooked without using any onions or garlics - which are known as "taamsic" or negative ingredients in Ayurveda. Hope you enjoy these recipes and feel free to reach out to me for any questions or feedback!